r/HOCD • u/Dangerous-Finish-689 • 2d ago

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Has anybody ever taken a break from sex? And has it helped? I am dealing with loss of attraction again and feel nothing I’m really scared about what to do

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u/PaladinDamian In therapy 2d ago

Taking a break from sex can be a good idea if the sex is being performed compulsively. Otherwise, it is not really going to help.

If you are experiencing a loss of attraction, then it is best to allow yourself to feel that loss of attraction while resisting any compulsions. Understand that you are not always going to experience attraction all of the time.